divert

US /dɪˈvɝːt/
UK /dɪˈvɝːt/
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1.

转移, 使转向

cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another

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The police diverted traffic away from the accident site.
警方疏导交通，使其远离事故现场。
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The river was diverted to create a new reservoir.
这条河被改道以建造一个新的水库。
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2.

转移注意力, 分散

distract (someone or their attention) from something

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He tried to divert her attention from the broken vase.
他试图转移她对破碎花瓶的注意力。
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The magician used a smoke screen to divert the audience's gaze.
魔术师用烟幕转移观众的视线。
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3.

娱乐, 消遣

entertain or amuse (someone)

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The clown's antics diverted the children for hours.
小丑的滑稽动作逗乐了孩子们好几个小时。
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Reading a good book can divert your mind from worries.
读一本好书可以转移你的思绪，摆脱烦恼。
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